If you’re in your 50s and finding that your usual workout routine isn’t getting you the results it used to, you’re not alone. Hitting a plateau is common, especially during menopause when our bodies start responding differently to exercise. Hormonal changes play a huge role here, affecting everything from metabolism to muscle retention, which can make progress feel stalled. But…
Just Keep Moving
If you’ve ever suffered an injury, you understand how debilitating they can be. Besides the pain you suffer, it limits what you can do and can really bring you down. Sometimes it’s not even an imposed injury, rather a muscle or joint ache that somehow appears and turns out to be something like bursitis or tendonitis. Simply an inflammatory thing….
Strategies to reduce the negative self-talk and improve your mindset
You have 2 little voices in your head that talk to you day in day out. One is there to nurture and encourage you and the other is there to protect you. Both voices have merit and have their place. As long as you know when to listen to them and when to disregard them. They have often been described…
Why I Harp on About Building Lean Muscle if you are in Perimenopause or Menopause
As we journey through perimenopause and menopause, our bodies undergo significant changes which impact our health and lifestyle. That’s why I nag everyone about the importance of building lean muscle; it’s not just for looks. It’s for your overall well-being. In this article I will detail some of the most crucial reasons. When we talk muscles the first thing that…
Why You Crave Sugar and How You Can Reduce the Cravings
Sugar cravings and sugar addiction is one of the most common problems in society today and one of the biggest contributors to thousands of mental and physical health problems. There are a number of different reasons you may be craving sugar. We will explore of a few of the biggest ones here as well as arm you with some strategies…